Impactful Science Teaching: addressing misconceptions, scientific vocabulary and scaffolding discussion (in-person)
November 12 @ 8:30 am - 4:00 pm AEDT
Free – $490.00
This unique initiative combines a full day in-person workshop with online follow-up coaching to support you to elevate your teaching practice in science.
What:
Grounded in research evidence and experience from practice, each program explores aspects of explicit teaching in science.
This practical full-day workshop will focus on:
- using worked examples in science
- uncovering and addressing student misconceptions
- structured progress monitoring and feedback that moves learning forward
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- key ingredients of explicit teaching
- evidence-informed resources to support science teaching practice
- curriculum-aligned planning to support teaching with Victorian Curriculum 2.0 Science
- effective approaches for uncovering and addressing student misconceptions
- developing scientific vocabulary
- keys to scaffolding productive student discussion
This professional learning is evidence-informed and is aligned with school system priorities including the implementation of the Victorian Teaching and Learning Model 2.0, Melbourne Archdiocese Catholic Schools Flourishing Learners and Sandhurst Diocese Magnify.
Where:
Melbourne Connect Co-working – Level 2, 700 Swanston Street, Carlton, Vic. 3053
When:
Thursday 12 November, 2026: 8.30am – 4.00pm
Further information:
Supported by the Department of Education Strategic Partnerships Program and delivered by the Science Teachers Association of Victoria.
Discounted registration is available to government schools, disadvantaged schools (low ICSEA) and STAV members.
Cancellations & Refunds
- All cancellations must be notified in writing to [email protected]
- For cancellations received:
– More than 30 days prior to the event, 100% of the registration fee minus admin costs of $25
– Less than 30 days but no more than 14 days prior to the event, 80% of the registration fee minus admin costs of $25
– Less than 14 days but no more than 7 days prior to the event, 50% of the registration fee minus admin costs of $25.
- For cancellations received within 1 week of the event all monies paid are non-refundable.
- For special or extenuating circumstances, they will be considered accordingly.
- Refunds will not be granted if you fail to attend.
- Refunds are not available for any unused services.
- Substitutions may be accepted, please contact STAV at [email protected] to make any specific arrangements.